Age: 24
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Have priorities changed now that you have become a dad?
Mike: A little, I still ride just as much I just look forward to coming home and seeing what new thing Owen has learned. I see it as a positive affect on my life.
Is the baby stylin' through the house yet?
Mike: If by stylin' you mean ripping it apart, I couldn't be more proud of the way he breaks shit.
Age: 24 in April...Getting up there!
Hometown: Decatur, Alabama
You have been riding for a British bike company for a few years. Federal first, now United. How does it feel being from the USA and riding for an English company?
Corey: Being apart of an English company is pretty sweet!
Do you feel you get to travel internationally more often because of it?
Wolfgang Sauter: This is my first COB
FATBMX: Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Wolfgang Sauter: I don't know a better place
FATBMX: Do you believe that Japan is the country where flatland is most popular?
Wolfgang Sauter: People say that...
Michael Sommer: Yes, both previous comps. It was crazy but I realized that after the event was over.
Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Michael Sommer: Why not? Loads of flatlanders and a bunch of crazy people goin' nuts at it.
Do you believe that Japan is the country where flatland is most popular?
Michael Sommer: Never been there but from what I've heard: yes.
Raphael Chiquet: No, first time.
Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Raphael Chiquet: Yes, I think this event has to take place there.
Do you believe that Japan is the country where flatland is most popular?
Raphael Chiquet: For sure, I think you can find riders everywhere in the country. That's amazing.
Do you have an idea why?
Raphael Chiquet: I think the Japanese way of thinking is appropriate for flatland: originality, technicality, underground.
Lowcash: Yes I have. I have been to both COB's in Oberhausen, Germany before.
Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Lowcash: I think so. The COB is a big thing and I think every Flatlander has heard something about it. Also in Japan. It must be a great feeling for all Japanese riders that such a big event is coming to their country.
Travis Collier: Yeah, I was at the last one a couple years back.
Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Travis Collier: Fuck yeah. Japan is amazing and flashy, which is exactly what COB is. Its a flatland mecca.
Terry Adams: Yes, I was invited in 2004. It was crazy..
Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
TA: Yes I do! Japan has the most flatlanders so I am hoping for the most energy.
Do you believe that Japan is the country where flatland is most popular?
TA: I would say yes. They have riders everywhere. Flatland is well respected.
Do you have an idea why?
TA: I think it is because the Bike in general is accepted.
How crazy do you think the crowd will go when the battles start?
Mike S: Yes, I was invited to COB 1 and 2 as well.
Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Mike S: I don't think there is a right or wrong. I like to go to Japan for the event, and I am sure the Japanese crowd will love it!
Do you believe that Japan is the country where flatland is most popular?
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.
